Teacher of Business
Astor Secondary School, Dover, Kent, CT17 0AS48 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
30 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Business studies
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate and dedicated business educator looking for an exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders? Astor Secondary School is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Business to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team.
Position: Teacher of Business
Contract Type: Full Time
Start Date:05/01/2025
Salary: Main Scale
About Us
Astor Secondary School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school committed to providing an exceptional learning environment for our students. Our dedicated staff, supportive community, and campus-style site create a welcoming atmosphere where students can thrive both academically and personally.
The Role
As a Teacher of Business, you will play a key role in delivering engaging and high-quality lessons across a range of business-related topics. You will inspire students to think critically about the world of commerce, economics, and enterprise, helping them develop the skills and knowledge needed for success in further education and the workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver effective and differentiated lessons in Business Studies.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student engagement and achievement.
- Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support their development.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the business curriculum and share best practices.
- Participate in school events, parent-teacher meetings, and ongoing professional development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching certification.
- Experience teaching Business at the secondary school level.
- Familiarity with the UK National Curriculum and relevant examination boards.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
What the school offers its staff
Samphire Star Education Trust is a family of schools which serve the south of Kent community and beyond. We are Astor Secondary School, Barton Junior School, Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, and White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our staff and students. At all levels, individuals have the opportunity to extend their interests and develop their talents through collaboration and celebration within strong and imaginative teams.
We have a well-established reputation for offering our pupils a safe and caring environment in which they can be happy and thrive as they learn. Ideas and opportunities are explored with enthusiasm through a broad and balanced curriculum throughout our Schools. All young people in our community, from the youngest to the oldest, are encouraged and supported to be the very best versions of themselves possible.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Legislation.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Astor Secondary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 770 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Astor Secondary School website
- Email address
- hr@samphirestar.com
At Astor Secondary School, we wholeheartedly believe in the power of education to transform lives and in our collective responsibility to ensure that "Achievement for All" is not just a motto, but a living reality.
The school offers a welcoming, supportive and caring environment for staff. Professional development and staff wellbeing is valued at all levels. We also offer an expanding benefits package which includes an excellent Employee Support Programme (which includes free counselling support, GP appointments and wellbeing resources), a great salary-based pension scheme, a wellbeing day in term time, a staff discount scheme, an eye-care scheme and free tea and coffee on site.
Our school is a place where we embrace diversity, celebrate individuality, and foster a culture of inclusivity.
Arranging a visit to Astor Secondary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@samphirestar.com.
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